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I have a feeling that the seals in my master cylinder are bad. If I stab the brakes at speed they bite really good, however sometimes at low speeds coming to a stop the pedal gets mushy and car doesn't come to a complete stop. This is usually a sign of fluid getting past the seals inside the master cylinder and it's happened to me before in other older cars. The problem I'm having is finding a new master cylinder for my 2004 Esprit. My mechanic doesn't feel comfortable doing a rebuild due to the liability and I don't blame him. Can I replace it with an aftermarket one like Wilwood?

Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.

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What kind of pads you got in there? Still got the stock pads? Some people put in high performance pads that do not work well for street driving unless they get real heated up
I have no idea which pads are in the car. I was looking to replace them but I really think the symptoms are indicative of a failing master cylinder. When I flushed the fluid the old stuff looked like chocolate syrup. The car was previously garaged not far from the ocean so i know there was moisture absorbed. If I change pads I'd like to go with something to Hawk HPS.
 

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Your mechanic doesn't want to do a rebuild on your existing MC because he makes a bunch of easy money off selling you a new one.
That is the farthest thing from the truth with my mechanic. My family has been using him since the first day he opened his shop 15yrs ago and he is extremely honest. He actually prefers I source the parts for him.

Typically, the parts prices are doubled (or more) when it shows up on your invoice v. the cost to the mechanic. That's easy money....with no/little effort required....and it's one of the main ways shops/mechanics make easy money.

Heck, a lot of shops will sell you parts you don't need (and charge to install them) just to make money off the parts. It's a big scam.
Once again, no scam with my mechanic or easy money being made on marking up parts or installing parts not needed. He explained that Florida Laws concerning rebuilding certain parts hold him liable and he doesn't want to risk something catastrophic happening to me. I respect his opinion and I'm grateful that he is looking out for my safety. He has no problem sending the master cylinder out to be repaired and then he will install it.

So my question still remains unanswered. Does anyone know where I can source an aftermarket MC or am I stuck trying to find an OEM one for my 2004 Esprit?

TIA.
 
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